About

Brenda Cullen, CEO/Owner

Cullen & Company LLC

Brenda Cullen is an entrepreneur with a career history in Administration and Finance Management who lives in Washington, DC, with her husband, Collin, where they raised their six children.

After graduating from Boyertown High School and LaSalle University, Brenda moved to DC, which she’s considered home for 30 years.

Brenda was surprised by the changes in town after visiting Boyertown for a class reunion with her best friend in 2021. The quaint shops and restaurants, the development of the Colebrookdale Railroad, and Taylor Backes Glass Studio—the overall feel that Boyertown is marketable.

As Brenda walked around town, she met young business owners excited about the future.

The Twin Turrets, an iconic building, was for sale, and Brenda's interest in owning it sparked. Built in 1865, the Boyer family owned the property and, in the 1980s, became the fully renovated Twin Turrets Bed and Breakfast.

Brenda took over on July 1, 2022. In October 2022, the Inn closed for renovations, and proudly, the Atherton Inn was born.

The Atherton Inn, named after Brenda’s Great-Great-Grandfather, was an icon in its own right. As the President of Penn State University, Dr. George Atherton is considered the second founder of Penn State. It seemed appropriate to rename the Inn after a man who took on such great responsibility and did so with great wisdom and compassion.

The renovation's goal was to enhance the property’s stunning characteristics while updating the building's glorious bones. Nine weeks later, The Atherton Inn proudly re-opened.

While still providing lodging for individuals visiting town, The Atherton Inn is growing its presence and marketing itself to the East Coast as a Group Stay Experience.